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This past weekend I attended a great writing workshop in Norman, OK (sponsored by the Pioneer Library System). I was fired up by all of the speakers, including Rilla Askew and Mel Odom (I missed the songwriting and poetry workshop by Nathan Brown, but I have a friend who has notes!), but the day started out with the inspiring bestselling author, William Bernhardt. My ears perked up when he started to talk about the importance of storytelling, because I knew that the next Excuse Editor blog post had to do with that subject.
Mr. Bernhardt reminded us of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. By telling an emotional story about the problem of slavery, Stowe's book fueled the opposition to the practice, and to the South. Legend has it when President Lincoln met Stowe, he said, "So this is the little lady who wrote the book that started this great war."
What if Stowe would have stayed silent?
Lesson Four: Your Writing Matters
In "The Help," Skeeter asks Aibileen, "Don't you wish you could change things?" Since that chapter is told in Aibileen's point of view, we know she thinks that is the stupidest, most naïve thing Skeeter could say. And yet, as the story evolves, the women involved in writing this book begin to understand how important it is to try. Staying silent was the society's blindfold, many people could not see the problems right in front of them, all around them--unless somebody spoke up.
But it was a dangerous time. Speaking up or acting out could get you killed. However, it was the injustice that fell upon too many of their own that inspired many of the maids to help with Skeeter's book. It took courage to trust that the stories would be anonymous, but they started to offer to talk after Yule May was sent to prison. Their stories would matter.
Another reason your writing matters? Because it is unique. Elaine Stein, the editor character in "The Help", knew Skeeter's story idea was different, because it had not been told from that point of view. Reporters had covered the stories: the violence, the calls for civil rights-- but that had been from the outside looking in. Skeeter wanted to let the world feel the stories from the people living them.
The ability to connect with an audience matters. Each of us are separated from everyone else, and in a way, live worlds of our own. Others can't automatically know what we are thinking, they can't understand how the world looks from our eyes. The only way we have to share that, to try and express ourselves and create some kind of order in this world, is to communicate. Sometimes it is difficult to say the words. Sometimes it's impossible to look into someone else's eyes and share pain or joy.
Aibileen didn't have the tools, at first, to verbally communicate with Skeeter about her life as a maid. Instead, she used her gift for writing to pour her heart out. Because she had written her prayers out for so many years, her heartfelt expression was accustomed to find itself in the written word. The pages Aibileen filled gave a perspective to Skeeter's idea that would not have been available otherwise.
They came together and created something that mattered. More on that next time...
Do you believe your writing matters? Why or why not?
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The way Arnold residents Joseph and Doris Aiello put it, the decision to part with $1 million came easily.
What's more, the couple said that donating the large sum - which they recently pledged to North Arundel Hospital's new breast center - felt great.
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Hollywood actor Sam Worthington was forced to consider his own mortality after witnessing his mother's battle with ovarian cancer and his father's struggle with diabetes and heart problems.
The fiercely private Avatar star has opened up about the pain of watching his parents Ronald and Jeanne suffer, insisting the hellish experiences brought his family closer together.
He tells Australia's GQ magazine, "Mum's cancer battle struck at the heart of life and death for me. She said, 'I'm not going to let this disease control how I live'. I might not have agreed with the way Mum chose to handle her treatment at the time, but she taught me that the best way to help her was to stop being all 'woe is me', so we did, and everyone in our family got stronger by staying positive together...
"When I was young my parents were these titanic, infallible figures. But Mum's illness, and Dad's battles with diabetes and heart attacks had a ripple effect on me - reminding me of my own mortality and that these illnesses are genetic."
Worthington's mother has since beaten the illness, and the actor is encouraging his fans to join him in supporting Australia's annual White Shirt campaign, which raises money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF).
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Why are there two of us?
Occasionally we get asked, "Will it be cheaper if we only have one of you?"
The simple answer to that is no but I feel that it's worth addressing why that question would be asked, and clear up some of the mystery surrounding why.
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Hopefully, when a couple decides that they want us to photograph their wedding it is because they have seen our portfolio and loved it; and we are really passionate about making sure that couples get exactly what they were expecting when they hire us. Often a wedding photographer is the first experience couples have had of hiring artists and it is hard to understand that when an artist produces work it is quite different to when, say, a machine produces a widget. Artists use past experience and personal interpretation to create their work in the style that they are recognised for. For us, our work is past experience and personal interpretation multiplied by two. The final work we produce is a result of both of us merging our work together to create our style.
So, the main reason that we wouldn't work alone is because the end result, the collection of wedding photographs that a couple would get, would be something other than what our portfolio represents. Our portfolio shows weddings through the experiences of two professional photographers working together with one shared vision. If we were to work alone then the work we produced, though still being of a professional quality, wouldn't be work in our artistically developed style.
When viewed in this way, it is clear that our style of photography can't be represented with only one photographer and what a couple would get would not meet their expectations.
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I said to myself that I would not do this, but unfortunately the beer was so good that it had to be mentioned. Of course I am referring to that M brewery again.
A visit to The Star Inn on Tuesday night revealed a bar that lovers of good ale can only dream about. On the bar was Mallinsons 'Huddersfield Pale Ale', that was rubbing shoulders with Goose Eye 'Geese A Kiss' and Wharfebank 'Tether Blonde' and on the strong beer pump, Mallinsons 'Fiery Mount', and that was just for starters !!
The 'HPA' was a top notch brew, light, hoppy and very moreish, the Goose Eye was a maltier brew that I am used to from Dave Atkinson, but very drinkable with a hint of caramel. According to him, it is a different brew to the previous one of that name, he had just forgotten he had used the name before - not surprising with the amount of beer he produces! The real star of the show was Tara Mallinson's 'Fiery Mount' though.
At 5% it is stronger than her usual brews, and the pump clip says it is a 'hazy ginger wheat beer', which is interesting in itself. That doesn't do it justice though. It is subtlety in a glass. The wheat gives it a soft, rounded background; the ginger is there, but not overpowering, as in some cases, and gives it a bit of a kick; the hops are also there, to add a little bite and fruitiness. I think it is basically 'Centennial,' but cannot be certain. All in all a superb beer, and one that will remain in the mind for a long time.
When I started the beer of the day I expected maybe one a week, not three on consecutive days, it just goes to show what a variety of beers we can find in Huddersfield, and how lucky and spoiled for choice we are here. Roll on tonight and see what gems I can unearth then, or if not I know I can return and revisit my old favourites, unless my namesake has drunk them all first !!!


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RIVERSIDE, Calif. --Five men are charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a Roman Catholic bishop outside a Riverside County church.Riverside County prosecutors believe Bishop Antonio Garduno was shot during a botched robbery attempt at Our Lady of Tepeyac church Sept. 15.
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Alaska is trying to determine how to spend $2 million in federal homeland security aid. The New York Times says the Department of Homeland Security rejected Alaska's proposal to buy a jet, but indicated it would be "happy to entertain" further proposals for the money. Alaska is flush with domestic security grants, on a per-resident basis second only to Wyoming and about three times the amount allocated to New York over the past two years. A desolate area of 7,300 people that straddles the Arctic Circle recently bought $233,000 worth of emergency radio equipment, decontamination tents, headlamps, night vision goggles, bullhorns, and rubber boots.
The billions of federal dollars for terrorism preparedness are being doled out in much the same way as money for schools, bridges and other routine federal projects. Federal money is distributed by a formula that places a higher value on spreading the wealth among states than on assessing where the risk of a terrorist attack is greatest. The federal 9/11 commission harshly criticized the spending pattern, urging Congress to "not use this money as a pork barrel." Former Senator Slade Gorton (R-Wa.) said there were concerns that small states would be left vulnerable if money were funneled only to the most threatened. "If you harden some targets, you soften others," he said, suggesting that terrorists would go shopping for targets in states where there was less protection.
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The idea of wrapping calendar information in to the RSS feed may sound very appealing. Almost every website owned by some kind of group or organization has their event calendar. The thought that you can aggregate them in to your "Calendar Aggregator" is just so geekily cool. What if people started putting up their weekend plans through some kind of RSS-Calendar and you can subscribe to them in your calendar program! I dig through dozens of W3C and other specs and half a dozen of implementation to find out what has been done so far and why it hasn't happened yet. The result of my findings and possible solution are summarized in my essay in some reader friendly writing.
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Hi there. Nice to have pointers to all these things in one place, but there's a basic factual error I ought to correct. The iCalendar (formerly vCalendar) spec was produced through the IETF, rather than by W3C. At W3C in the last few years we have --- as an informal public taskforce of the RDF/SemWeb Interest Group --- been experimenting with ways of representing iCalendar-based data structures in RDF. As you explain, this is because calendars don't exist in isolation from the rest of our lives (people, places, documents, etc.), and RDF gives us a framework to mix together such info in principled ways. The iCalendar structures are, nevertheless, still pretty complicated though. I believe there are discussions of starting up some work at IETF to simplify/modernise things.
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Commercial Property
Owning a commercial property can be a valuable part of an investment portfolio and can be the natural progression for an investor.
The added benefits of buying a Commercial Property using the funds from a Self Managed Super Fund can also make a huge difference by reducing your tax liability.
Why get a Commercial Property compared to Residential?
Buying a quality, commercial premises with a solid tenant in place who is locked into a sound lease paying a good rent has many advantages over ownership of residential property. Although any lease must comply with the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 it gives the landlord (lessor) far greater scope to negotiate the terms and conditions with a tenant (lessee) compared to the Residential Tenancies Act 1995.
Some of these advantages for a Commercial landlord include;
• The tenant is required to pay your outgoings which could include, Council rates, SA Water rates (including sewer charges), Emergency Service Levy, Building insurance (including plate glass cover), Strata fees (including some or all of the maintenance levy), Common grounds maintenance, After hours lighting and After hours security costs. (you are not permitted to charge the tenant land tax).
• Tenancies have lease options for a minimum of 5 years compared to the usual 1 year for residential.
• Tenants are required to be responsible for much more of the maintenance of the property such as servicing of air conditioners and fire safety equipment and replacement of things like lighting and floor coverings as they use and wear them out. They may even be required to regularly repaint and even refit a shop/display rooms plus do basic repairs like fixing leaking taps and unblocking drains. Some of these things will depend upon the quality of the lease in place. Shopping centre leases tend to have many more requirements for periodic refitting of the premises.
• You have a much greater ability to negotiate the terms of a lease compared to residential leases which are strictly limited by the Residential Tenancies Act 1995.
• The requirements upon a tenant to make good a property at the end of a lease can be quite stringent. They may be required to repaint and recarpet and to otherwise fully reinstate the property to the way it was before the lease started.
• Your Commercial Real Estate Agent could negotiate a lease which requires the tenant to pay all of their monthly management fees and annual reconciliation fees for Outgoings. (this will not include lease renewal costs or rent review fees).
• The tenant is usually required to pay half the cost of the preparation of a formal lease.
• The tenant can be asked to secure a bank guarantee for equivalent to a reasonable amount of, say, 4 month's rent. This guarantee will be held by the lessor and can be claimed directly from the bank if the tenant were to break a condition of the lease, such as not paying rent or outgoings. This is independent of and can be additional to a bond.
So the returns for a commercial landlord can be very attractive but going in this direction is not something that should be embarked upon lightly or as a curiosity.
But we would never recommend making your first purchase a commercial property. Think of it a little like in the game of 'Monopoly' where you own 4 houses then trade them in for 1 hotel. In the same way you should build up a good portfolio of houses first before dabbling in commercial or industrial properties. But rather than selling off all the houses to buy the 1 commercial property endeavour to retain the houses as a buffer.
Even though you may acquire a quality commercial premises with that solid tenant paying a good rent with a sound lease you still need to have other assets to fall back on if things go pear shaped. When things go wrong in a residential investment usually that property could quickly be put on the market and sold but it is not always so straightforward with commercial properties.
If your solid tenant were to suffer a financial disaster and your cash flow were to suddently cease you can't rely upon selling your commercial property to bail yourself out. You need to have at your disposal some residential properties that can be quickly sold or some other asset that could be quickly cashed out.
What makes one Commercial Property better than another?
The factors influencing the value of your commercial or industrial property will be completely different to those influencing the sale of a residential property. The state of the commercial market can be completely different to the residential market even in the same suburb.
It is therefore important to select the services of a real estate agent who knows commercial sales and leasing.
Factors that affect the value of a commercial property:
• Type of Premises
• Location
• Lease or Ownership
Type of premises
These are the things that broadly speaking the owner or occupant can control to one degree or another.
General description of the site
For example; Office, Retail shop, Showroom, Warehouse, Workshop, Manufacturing etc.
Broad details of the premises
The single most important factor is the area of the buildings in square metres followed by the overall site area, staff amenities and details of car parking facilities and outside storage and/or outside work areas.
Specific details of the buildings and facilities
Roof clearance, type & standard of construction, clearance of access points such as roller doors or personal access doors, windows, ventilation, fire protection apparatus, electrical facilities eg. 3 phase power plus security systems and elevators.
Questions will get very detailed regarding the type & standard of road surface in car park & other areas or is there enough space for a semi-trailer to be able to do a U-turn. What about the presence of cleaning bays set up to Environmental Protection Authority standards, and so on.
These are most often the things that can't be controlled by an owner directly.
The suburb could be quite ok for the type of premises in question but is it in the best part of that suburb like an industrial park in that suburb or the well known retail precinct that serves the business best. The suburb might be good but for a business that needs traffic flow but that business would struggle if located off a back road.
A manufacturer may not need to be on a main road but it might need semi-trailers to be able to pull into the allotment and this is best done from a quieter side street. However it can be a big advantage for this side street to be close to a main road.
A retail shop or furniture showroom would need a prominent location on a main road with lots of passing traffic.
Lease or Ownership
The lease or type of ownership is the biggest single factor that determines the value of a property and this will be determined by the professional services of an experienced Commercial Real Estate Agent.
Once your Commercial Real Estate Agent has found a Lessee (tenant) the task of leasing a commercial property has only just started. From the first point of contact your Agent must continue negotiations to secure a lease for the very best terms for the Lessor (Landlord).
Many of the conditions acceptable to the Lessor would have been promoted on all marketing from the beginning of the advertising campaign but it is up to your Agent from this point to continue negotiations to bring these terms and conditions to fulfilment in the Lease.
The Agent should employ experienced Commercial Lawyers to construct a 'water tight' lease in accordance with current legislation.
Without the right lease put in place the value of your Commercial property may be a fraction of what it could be when sold.
The conditions of the lease that bind the tenant (lessee) will determine the return (income) generated and the higher the return the better the investment and therefore the greater the value of the property.
These conditions start with the most obvious and progress to those more subtle requirements the tenant must adhere to;
• Annual rent
• Payment of outgoings
• Length of the lease
• Rent increases/reviews
• Rights of renewal
• Requirements to upkeep the property
• Conditions for making good the property upon vacating
• Sanctions if the conditions of the lease are not followed
Alternatively if the owner occupies the property on a casual basis and wants to sell up and move out then the value of the business to the property becomes irrelevant. Any Commercial Sale will only be determined upon the value of a vacant building.
But if the owner/occupier wishes to sell and rent back from the new owner his business can potentially be of value as part of the sale but only if they enter into a binding lease with favourable conditions for the new owner that will guarantee them a good rent for a long period.
The difference between a Commercial and Industrial Property
Industrial and commercial properties are treated quite differently according to the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995.
Broadly speaking any premises where the public have access to buy goods by retail or where they receive services or where they negotiate for the supply of services is governed by the act. This can include any retail shop or office. But where the public have no access as in a manufacturing plant then the act does not apply. This means the Landlord (lessor) has the greatest ability to negotiate the terms and conditions of a lease. Where the Act does not apply the lessee can be charged for Land Tax but a whole new range of options start to open up. The structure of a lease will then only be governed by the prevailing laws of the land and what the lessee is prepared to pay or do to secure a property.
The Act will not apply in a number of situations including the following;
• A business premises where the annual rent is $400,000 plus GST
• A lease of one month or less
• An agreement for the sale and purchase of premises
• A mortgage
• Some select lessors ( a number of government affiliated organisations )
• The lessee is a government agency
• The lessee is a municipal or district council
• The lessee is a public company or its subsidiary
• The lessee is a body corporate authorised by law to carry on the business of insurance.
For more details see the Retail and Commercial Leases Regulations 2010
How Commercial rents are described.
Rents are usually described as a cost per square meter of the rentable area exclusive of GST. The rentable area would not include carparking or general open space but would only refer to the usable space under roof.
Methods of calculating the rentable area can be complicated including the BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) standard method for measuring floor area in office building. But for many smaller simple structures it can equal the internal measurement of an office or retail space.
So if the area of a retail shop was 70 sqm @ $140.00 per sqm = $9,800.00 per year. This is called the Base Rent.
Most usually the Base Rent would be advertised as $9,800.00 plus GST and Outgoings.
The other most common method of charging rent is as a Gross Rent. This means the rental figure includes outgoings. Although this makes it much simpler an owner will find that as outgoings increase the amount of rent they get for the property gradually reduces.
It also becomes much harder to calculate any rent increase because outgoings have to be removed first to find the base rent is then add on the true value of outgoings to an updated base rent then add them together again to find a new Gross Rent.
Rarely would a professional Commercial Manager opt for a Gross Rent except for the lowest rent commercial sheds where it suits the tenant.
Buying or Selling a Commercial Property
If you are looking to buy or sell a Commercial property for a fair market value then the first factor will be whether it is vacant for leased.
Vacant Property
If it is vacant you will only be considering the following variables;
• Land value
• Land value plus improvements
• Planning laws or other proposals of government or council that may be factors.
Many sites have been tailor made for a tenant so the land value and land value plus improvements could be very similar. The old wool sheds at the Port Adelaide wharfs have been vacant for so many years it would be considered the improvements are a liability and actually reduce the value of the land because any future developer would have to pay to have them demolished.
Any regulations that might soon come into force that could change zoning or prohibit certain industries or business could either have a negative or positive effect.
Leased Property
Where there is a tenant in place it becomes a new ball game as a 4th value comes into play.
The value of a leased property will be governed by the quality of the lease in place. This will tell you what the annual net rent is and will help to determine what the rate of return is for the owner of the property.
The rate of return is expressed as a percentage figure. A high percentage shows a high risk and a low percentage shows the property is a low risk investment.
The high risk might mean the tenant pays a comparatively low rent for an office with a periodic lease that only offers annual rent increases at the CPI. This rate might be, say 9%.
A low risk might be for a long term Government Department in an office on a lease with 3 renewal options of 5 years each. It might offer annual rent increases of CPI plus 2% with a review to market at each renewal. This rate might be, say 5%.
At first appearance it looks like the percentage figures are reversed but it must be remembered that this percentage equals the proportion that the annual base rent bares to the total value of the asset.
To calculate the value of the asset use the following formulae:
Annual rent = Total value
Rate of return
In this example, if the rent paid by each tenant was the same at $50,000.
For the high risk investment with poor lease;
$50,000 = $555,555.00 for the value of the Property
And for the low risk investment with quality lease;
$50,000 = $1,000,000.00
So you will see that by having a quality lease in place has almost doubled the value of the property. This shows graphically the merit of having a good Commercial Agent to set up the lease.
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A procedure which allows a bidder to participate in the bidding process without being physically present. Generally, a bidder submits an offer on an item prior to the auction. Absentee bids are usually handled under an established set of guidelines by the auctioneer or his representative. The particular rules and procedures of absentee bids are unique to each auction company.
Absentee Bidder
A person (or entity) who does not attend the sale but submits, in advance, a written or oral bid that is the top price he or she will pay for a given property.
Absolute Auction
An auction where the property is sold to the highest qualified bidder with no limiting conditions or amount. The seller may not bid personally or through an agent. Also known as an auction without reserve.
Accounting of Sale
A report issued to the seller by the auctioneer detailing the financial aspects of the auction.
Non-personal, paid communication such as newspaper, radio, direct mail and TV directed toward the general public or, in some cases, specific prospective client groups to provide information about the time, place, contents, and arrangements of an auction.
A person who acts for or in the place of another individual or entity by authority from them.
The act or process of estimating value.
"As Is, With All Faults "
Selling the property without warranties as to the condition and/or the fitness of the property for a particular use. Buyers are solely responsible for examining and judging the property for their own protection. Otherwise known as "As Is, Where Is" and "In its Present Condition."
A method of selling real estate in a public forum through open and competitive bidding. Also referred to as: public auction, auction sale or sale.
Auction Block
The podium or raised platform where the auctioneer stands while conducting the auction. "Placing (an item) on the auction block" means to sell something at auction.
Auction Listing Agreement
A contract executed by the auctioneer and the seller which authorizes the auctioneer to conduct the auction and sets out the terms of the agreement and the rights and responsibilities of each party.
Auction Marketer
An individual who contracts with sellers for the auction method of marketing property. In the case of real property, he or she may not actually conduct the sale but is directly responsible for all aspects of marketing the property.
Auction Marketing
The method of marketing real property utilizing the auction method of sale.
Auction Plan
The plan for pre-auction, auction day and post auction activities.
Auction Price
The price of a property obtained through the auction method of marketing.
Auction Subject to Confirmation
See "Reserve Auction."
Auction Value
The price which a particular property brings in open competitive bidding at public auction.
Auction With Reserve
An auction in which the seller or his agent reserves the right to accept or decline any and all bids. A minimum acceptable price may or may not be disclosed and the seller reserves the right to accept or decline any bid within a specified time.
Auction Without Reserve
See Absolute Auction.
The person whom the seller engages to direct, conduct, or be responsible for a sale by auction. This person may or may not actually call or cry the auction.
Auctioneer Subcontractor
An auctioneer hired by the principal auctioneer.
Ballroom Auction
An auction of one or more properties conducted in a meeting room facility.
Bank Letter of Credit
A letter from a bank certifying that a named person is worthy of a given level of credit. Often requested from prospective bidders or buyers who are not paying with currency at auctions.
A prospective buyer's indication or offer of a price he or she will pay to purchase property at auction. Bids are usually in standardized increments established by the auctioneer.
Bid Acknowledgment
A form executed by the high bidder confirming and acknowledging the bidder's identify, the bid price and the description of the property. Also known as Memorandum.
Bid Assistants
Individuals who are positioned throughout the attendees at the auction to assist the auctioneer, spot bidders and assist prospective bidders with information to help them in their buying decision. Also known as ringmen, bid consultants, bid spotters, or groundsmen.
Bid Caller
The person who actually "calls," "cries or "auctions" the property at an auction, recognizing bidders and acknowledging the highest bidder. Commonly known as the auctioneer.
Bid Rigging
The unlawful practice whereby two or more people agree not to bid against one another so as to deflate value.
Bidder Number
The number issued to each person who registers at an auction.
Bidder Package
The package of information and instructions pertaining to the property to be sold at an auction event obtained by prospective bidders at an auction. Sometimes called a bidder packet or due diligence package.
Bidder's Choice
A method of sale whereby the successful high bidder wins the right to choose a property or properties from a grouping of similar or like-kind properties. After the high bidder's selection, the property is deleted from the group, and the second round of bidding commences, with the high bidder in round two choosing a property, which is then deleted from the group and so on, until all properties are sold.
Bookkeeper or Clerk
The person who is responsible for the accounting and paperwork at an auction sale.
Broker Participation
An arrangement for third-party brokers to register potential bidders for properties being sold at auction for a commission paid by the owner of the property or the auction firm.
Buyer's Broker
A real estate broker who represents the buyer and, as the agent of the buyer, is normally paid for his/her services by the buyer.
Buyer's Premium
An advertised percentage of the high bid or flat fee added to the high bid to determine the total contract price to be paid by the buyer.
Caravan Auctions
A series of on site auctions advertised through a common promotional campaign.
Carrying Charges
The costs involved in holding a property which is intended to produce income (either by sale or rent) but has not yet done so, i.e., insurance, taxes, maintenance, management.
Catalogue or Brochure
A publication advertising and describing the property(ies) available for sale at public auction, often including photographs, property descriptions, and the terms and conditions of the sale.
Caveat Emptor
A Latin term meaning "let the buyer beware." A legal maxim stating that the buyer takes the risk regarding quality or condition of the property purchased, unless protected by warranty.
The person employed by the principal auctioneer or auction firm to record what is sold and to whom and for what price.
The unlawful practice whereby two or more people agree not to bid against one another so as to deflate value or when the auctioneer accepts a fictitious bid on behalf of the seller so as to manipulate or inflate the price of the property.
The fee charged to the seller by the auctioneer for providing services, usually a percentage of the gross selling price of the property established by contract (the listing agreement) prior to the auction.
Conditions of Sale
The legal terms that govern the conduct of an auction, including acceptable methods of payment, terms, buyer's premiums, possession, reserves and any other limiting factors of an auction. Usually included in published advertisements or announced by the auctioneer prior to the start of the auction.
An agreement between two or more persons or entities which creates or modifies a legal relationship.
Cooperating Broker
A real estate broker who registers a prospective buyer with the auction company, in accordance with the terms and conditions for that auction. The broker is paid a commission only if his prospect is the high bidder and successfully closes on the property. Also known as a participating broker.
Critical Path
Sequence of key tasks to be done by auction contractor or other designated parties on specified dates, leading to desired goals.
Dual Agency
The representation of opposing principals (buyers and seller) at the same time
Due Diligence
The process of gathering information about the condition and legal status of assets to be sold.
Estate Sale
The sale of property left by a person at his or her death. An estate auction can involve the sale of personal and/or real property.
Hammer Price
The price at which the auctioneer sells a property at, also referred to as the Bid Price, generally it does not include the buyers premium.
Listing Agreement
See Auction Listing Agreement.
Listing Broker
A real estate broker who has a listing on a property and cooperates with the auction company by allowing the auction agreement to supersede his/her listing agreement.
Market Value
The highest price in terms of money which a property will bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus.
Market Title
A title that is free and clear of objectionable liens, clouds or other title defects. A title that enables an owner to sell his property freely to others and that others will accept without objection.
Sometimes also referred to as a "Bidder Acknowledgment," or "Broker Acknowledgment," the memorandum is signed by those parties either on the auction floor or in the contract room.
Minimum Bid Auction
An auction in which the auctioneer will accept bids at or above a disclosed price. The minimum price is always stated in the brochure and advertisements and is announced at the auctions.
Minimum Opening Bid
The lowest acceptable amount at which the bidding must commence.
Multi-Property Auction
A group of properties offered through a common promotional campaign. The properties to be auctioned may be owned by one seller or multiple sellers.
Multi-Seller Auction
Properties owned by many sellers, offered through a common promotional campaign are auctioned in a single event.
No-Sale Fee
A charge paid by the owner of property offered at a reserve auction when the property does not sell.
Opening Bid
The first bid offered by a bidder at an auction.
On-site Auction
An auction conducted on the premises of the property being sold.
Participating Broker
See Cooperating Broker.
Specified date and time property is available for prospective buyer viewing and audits. Also known as Open House or Inspection
Referring Broker
A real estate broker who does not have a listing on a property, but refers the auction company to a potential seller for an auction. Usually earns a flat fee commission for referring product to an auction company.
A process used in real estate auctions where a bidder has the opportunity to combine several parcels of land previously selected by other bidders, thereby creating one larger parcel out of several smaller parcels. This process is often used in conjunction with bidder's choice.
The minimum price that a seller is willing to accept for a property to be sold at auction. Also known as the reserve price.
Reserve Auction
An auction in which the seller reserves the right to establish a reserve price, to accept or decline any and all bids or to withdraw the property at any time prior to the announcement of the completion of the sale by the auctioneer. See also Auction With Reserve.
Sale Manager
The person designated by the auction company who is responsible for organizing the details of an auction. Also known as project manager.
Sealed Bid
A method of sale utilized where confidential bids are submitted to be opened at a predetermined place and time. Not a true auction in that it does not allow for reaction from the competitive market place.
Entity that has legal possession, (ownership) of any interests, benefits or rights inherent to the real or personal property
Subject to Confirmation
See Reserve Auction.
Tax Sale
Public sale of property at auction by governmental authority, due to nonpayment of property taxes.
The period of time that an agreement is in effect.
Terms and Conditions
The printed rules of the auction and certain aspects of the Purchase & Sale Agreement that are read and/or distributed to potential bidders prior to an auction sale.
Tie Bids
When two or more bidders bid exactly the same amount at the same time and must be resolved by the auctioneer.
Trustee's Sale
A sale at auction by a trustee.
Upset Price
Commonly known as the reserve price.
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The number of deadly crashes involving teenage drivers has dropped dramatically in Illinois in the past two years.
What Illinois has accomplished has caught the attention of some in Congress- and many lawmakers now want to adopt many of the same rules nationally for teen drivers. However, there's one major difference-- the bill being debated in Washington would raise the learner's permit age to 16.
Rachel Jones, a sophomore at Lincoln Park High School, can't wait to get her driver's license when she turns sweet 16 this summer.
"It's pretty exciting, kind of gives me a little freedom at times," said Rachel Jones.
Rachel won't get her license on her actual birthday in July because of tougher laws Illinois put in place a couple of years ago that target teen drivers. She'll have a couple more months of parental supervision to complete.
In 2008, Illinois enacted a 9-month holding period, up from 3 months, for 15-year-olds with learner's permits and increased the hours of adult supervised driving to 50. Plus cell phones are banned until they turn 19.
"It's working perfectly fine because the teens have to go though a lot of hours to be behind the wheel," said Mayra Villegas, Nova Driving School.
Illinois now has some of the toughest teen driving requirements in the nation and after two years, the Secretary of States office says it has worked in dramatic fashion, cutting the number of fatal crashes involving teens by more than half.
With these kind of results, perhaps it's not surprising that Congress is now considering adopting many of the same rules. The STANDUP Act, as it's called, would require a six month holding period for learners permits, instead of 9 months. The rest of the rules pretty much mirror Illinois new standards.
Except for one -- it would raise the learners permit age up from 15 in Illinois and many other states -- up to 16. The Secretary of State's Office likes the idea of national standards but doesn't think raising the age is the key.
"We do believe the key is practice behind the wheel and experienced driving rather than the age per se," said Dave Druker, IL Secretary of State's Spokesperson.
Illinois' current rules:
- Learner Stage:
- Permit at 15 years of age
- 9 months of training, which includes 50 hours of driving, 10 of which must be at night.
- Intermediate Stage:
- 16 years of age
- Unsupervised driving is prohibited from 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 p.m. from Friday ? Saturday until 6 a.m.
- For the first year, no more than one passenger younger than 20, excluding family members
- Full License Stage:
- At 17, the passenger restriction is lifted.
- At 18, the nighttime restriction is lifted.
The STANDUP Act
The STANDUP Act, which was introduced in April 2009, is now in front of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- The three stages are:
- LEARNER'S PERMIT STAGE: At 16, a teen can get a driving permit. This stage lasts for at least six months. The permit does not allow the use of cellular phones, except in emergencies, or driving at night.
- INTERMEDIATE STAGE: An intermediate stage in effect until the driver attains age 18 or older that commences after expiration of the learner's permit stage, lasts at least six months, prohibits more than one non-familial passenger under age of 21 if there is no licensed driver age 21 or older present in the vehicle, prohibits nighttime driving, and prohibits the use of a cellular phone or other communications device in non-emergency situations
- FULL LICENSE: A driver would also then have to meet any other requirements made by the secretary of state. Compare Illinois rules to other states
Read the HR 1895- STANDUP Act at opencongress.org.


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Just bought a B'Twin Triban 540 Flat Bar Road Bike (great bike for the money).
It has mounts on the front fork for a low-rider rack (which is perhaps uncommon for a carbon fork) and also mounts for a rear rack.
Can anyone tell me what the front weight limit and rear weight limit is for the rack including cargo?
Thanks in advance.


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Three bedrooms, each with its own private bath (2 bedrooms downstairs and 1 bedroom upstairs), offer sleeping for 8 in beds with additional sleeping for 4.
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The living room has an electric-log fireplace and a full pull-down Murphy bed, complete with a fully equipped kitchen. The entire cabin has ceramic stone floors and unique woodwork. Central heat/air.
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Harts Landing is a two-bedroom / two-bath cottage on the side of a hill rolling down to the Bonaldo Creek.
The living room / kitchen has a built-in daybed, full sofa, leather recliner, dining table and chairs. Its pine wood flooring and pine wood trim have a rustic appeal.
The airy master suite has a king bed, private bath, Jacuzzi tub, palladium window and sliding glass doors opening onto a ten-foot deck bringing nature inside.
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The second bedroom has a full - size bed with a private bath and shower.
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Professional Women's Club of Chicago April Luncheon
The Professional Women's Club of Chicago's progressive luncheon is a fast-paced and exciting program, which is structured so that each participant will have an opportunity to introduce herself and describe her business, taking the stress and guesswork out of networking. Don't forget to bring at least 40 business cards and marketing materials to pass out. A sell-out crowd is expected so reserve your spot early. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and tickets are $55.
Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Boulevard.
2016 Women in the Forefront Luncheon
The Chicago Network's annual luncheon will feature Mellody Hobson, president, Ariel Investments, in conversation with Sally Blount, dean, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. The Chicago Network's mission to connect women leaders and pay it forward to the next generation is embraced at this highly anticipated event—one of the most prestigious women-led professional events in the city. The event begins at 11:15 a.m.
Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 South Michigan Avenue.
House of Cards Casino Night
The Marillac St. Vincent Family Services Associate Board hosts an evening of games, libations, and revelry at the 5th annual House of Cards Casino Night. The proceeds support the mission of helping those who need it most through quality early childhood education and care, youth programs, services for pregnant and parenting teens, comprehensive senior care, and interventions that help people out of crisis and onto a path of security and wellness. The event takes place from 7 p.m.–11 p.m., and tickets are $85.
Chop Shop, 2033 West North Avenue
Smart Money Week
Smart Money Week was initiated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002 to promote financial literacy. YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and DyMynd are partnering to bring the Chicago area a series of dynamic events with a stellar lineup of speakers and networking opportunities. The events will focus on four ways we can that will focus on four ways that we can impact wage equality and help women obtain financial empowerment: EARN, INVEST, SPEND and GIVE. Ticket prices are $10 per event.
Several events throughout the week. For more information,
visit ywcachicago.org
Tribute to Achievement
The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana's Annual Benefit honors the achievements of civic and corporate leaders and the impact that they have had on today's girls. This year's honorees include Wendy Davidsion of Kellogg Company and Carla Michelotti of Leo Burnett Worldwide, as well as corporate appreciation award recipient, Navigant. Event begins at 6pm. Ticket prices are $500.
Four Seasons, 120 East Delaware Place. For more information, visit girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
The 3rd Annual International Women's Forum Spring Dinner
The 3rd Annual International Women's Forum Chicago's Spring Dinner will feature Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO, LanzaTech, as keynote speaker. Holmgren is one of Forbes' 11 women who started amazing companies—the LanzaTech process is on the leading edge of the clean energy industry. Opens with a networking reception at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $300.
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. 221 North Columbus Drive.
One Hope United Fashion Fundraiser
A "Breakfast At Tiffany's" event at Le Thrift Consignment is a fabulous way to spend a Saturday morning with bubbles, bites, manicures, shopping discounts, and raffles benefiting One Hope United. 11a.m.–2 p.m. Tickets are $30.
Le Thrift Consignment, 1821 West Chicago Avenue.
For more information, visit facebook.com/LeThrift.
Chicago Kids and Kites Festival
Up, up and away... With kite-related activities for children as well as face painting and a candy drop, this fun-filled family event is a celebration of springtime in Chicago. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.
Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park (Lake Shore Drive, between Montrose & Wilson).
For more information, visit chicagokidsandkites.us.
The Executives Club's Women's Leadership Breakfast
This quarterly event has become Chicago's largest speakers' forum dedicated to the needs and interests of business and professional women. Megan Smith, United States' Chief Technology Officer, will be the keynote speaker. 7:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Tickets start at $59.
The Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe Street. For more information, visit executivesclub.org.


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The future of a decades-old convenience store in Mountlake Terrace is unclear after the current owner's business license was revoked and the store closed due to a tax dispute with the state.
Handy Mart, located at 22802 44th Ave. W., has been closed since May 27 after the Washington State Department of Revenue had the store's Certificate of Registration revoked due to two tax bills past due of $6,462.38 and $5,732.23. "Without a business license they can't conduct business," said Department of Revenue Regional Compliance Manager Ross Garrison.
But even with the current tax issue, the store may get new life as a sale of the property to new owners may be imminent.
Current owner Kwon Lee confirmed that unpaid taxes have resulted in the current closure of the business he has owned and operated since November 2005. Kwon also stressed that the past dues taxes could be paid now and the store opened again, but a health issue currently has him incapacitated and unable to run the business at this time anyway.
"I could easily go into escrow and settle those matters," he said, "but there's no sense right now due to my condition."
Kwon is also currently considering an offer for the property, which has been listed for sale at $1.2 million. "I'm eager to sell and they seem like eager buyers," he stated.
Kwon purchased the .54 acre parcel and its 51-year-old building on the southwest corner of 228th Street SW and 44th Avenue West in 2005 for $650,000.
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The Kia Ceed has tidy handling, a well-built interior and a long warranty. Even so, rivals are better in many key areas …
I recently bought the 1.2 active. My previous car and first being the Renault Clio. As it was a w reg things were going wrong and I thought to buy a new car. I found the Punto for £3000 and had a test drive. It was great I could feel the road and it's quite roomy. The engine is nice and it look sweet. After buying the car there has been a few problems like the door handles and the oil sensor all minor things. It coped well on a motorway and around town is great. I can also now fit my 6.5ft friends in my car. Overall it is a great car for the price and if you are struggling for money and need a car the punto is a great investment. At the moment I can't find any faults and hope I wont. Also running costs are low. Its cheap tax insurance and petrol costs are great on average I can get about 44mpg out of it. For the money etc its a great size, cost to run and a nice car inside too. It looks nice and definitely looks worth a lot more than 3000. Even the 1.2 engine can cope well with speed and accelerating. All I can say its a great car and worth every penny. Lets hope I'm right. Definitely 5 stars.
Connor Munton-Evans, October 29th 2014
Okay I read reviews from magazines and websites and then see most owners rate the car far better, and now I can say that in fairness to this little car the reviews are a bit harsh. I purchased one of these as needed something cheaper to run and come down from a big Mercedes (i still have but hardly use now) after driving it initially you find its strange as its different to what you are used to, but the more you drive it the more it grows on you. It was when cruising along motorway I thought you know what this car goes along lovely for what it is, and it does seriously. Remember I come out of a air suspension double glazed 3.2 ltr merc to this car that to be honest I would have laughed at over the past years. Now I love it, its great on fuel as long as you drive it normally and if you drive conservative like 60-70mph very good (this one i have 1.4 active 2009 model) I have saved a load of money on fuel, its good looking car, okay some plastic trim more in the feet area is not of great quality, but the rest is good and the bluetooth is amazingly good plug your phone or memory stick in and play your mp3 all controlled on steering wheel, that also has a city button and steering can be turned by a sparrow its that good. So personally after owning many nice cars from Porsche, BMW, Mercedes to come down to this you think I would be very critical and pull it apart, well yes I could, but for the money no I cant! Not let me down yet.
Cuma Lot, kent, May 19th 2013
I purchased a Grande Punto Sporting with delivery mileage on the clock. The Grande Punto is an attractive car, and in Sporting trim looks at its best. It's spacious, reasonably comfortable, and quick enough to keep up with most other superminis. However, I have since sold mine, and would never buy another Fiat. With just 600 miles on the clock, it broke down. Then the CD player broke. The engine ran rough, and 'fixes' only cured it for a few months at a time. From new, the car often didn't start first time, and when it did start, clouds of black smoke came out of the exhaust (and despite going to 3 Fiat garages, this was never fixed). The rear window leaked on and off over the two years I owed it (it was often the only car in the car park misted up on the inside in the mornings). It spent weeks off the road in the Fiat dealer awaiting repair. The roof trim needed replacing. The window seals needed replacing. The servicing costs were astronomical - The first service was £205, the second an eye-watering £405! The fan for the heater broke. Blue&Me went on the blink periodically, and the Bluetooth phone connection was not to be relied upon. With such a heavy engine up front, it went through front tyres for fun. The warranty in the third year covered precious little, and during the time I had it, the car certainly needed its warranty. Was I unlucky? The fact that a friend had the same model and had many of the same problems makes me think that I wasn't.
Rob Sanderson, January 18th 2012
I've had this car for 2 weeks, and wish I'd never seen it. The only good thing about it is the looks. The fuel consumption is poor as is the performance. On motorways it seems to wander unless the steering wheel is held tightly, and the front vibrates a lot, and the suspension makes a horrible thump when going over bumps. If the drivers window is open when using the windscreen washers the dirty water comes in over the window switches. The bluetooth works with my old nokia, but won't recognise a new samsung phone. The rear seats are virtually impossible to get into, and an adult would find it impossible to sit in them. I wish I'd kept my 4 1/2 year old KA with 125,000 miles on the clock, it was quicker, more comfortable and economical.
Russell winter, February 14th 2009
The car is fabulous! It looks fantastic and it drives fantastic! Don't turn away from the quite basic 1.4 8v! It's a aspirated engine, a simple engine and a light engine! The front end it not heavy at all (something I cannot say about the T-Jets or the Multijets) so the car stays quite balanced around bends. Consider it a nice "Easter Egg" from FIAT! Excellent car!
Paul Giucoane, February 10th 2009
I have had the pleasure of 2yrs , 25000mls trouble free with this car , does everything well and as I usually change my car around now ,will buy another , may-be a T-Jet and hope it's as reliable !.
Lachie Williamson, January 19th 2009
In a word...woeful. Cheap to buy and run, but don't be seduced by promises of 45 mpg + from the 1.2 petrol; around town you'll be lucky to clear 32. Yes, it's a reasonably good looking car, but this is a case of style over substance. The brakes are massively over-servoed, so get ready to have your nose broken on the windscreen regularly. Steering is too light and I guarentee you'll stall this car more than any other you have owned. After a year, 2 factory recalls, a failed starter motor ("the part is on back-order sir and it'll be a month before we can get a new one fitted for you")and too many trips to the dealer to sort out niggles, I gave up and chopped my 1.2 in for something way more reliable. In summary there is little "Grande" about it, apart from the Fiat-sponsored headache you'll have as an owner. Do yourself a big favour, buy a year old Ford Focus.
David Evelyn, Somerset, December 21st 2008
I previously owned an alfa romeo so i was sceptical about owning this car. It is the GT1 version, so has lots of goodies added to it like alloys, MP3 usb point, bluetooth etc. The engine does a very good job either around the town or on the motorway. Annoying factors are the passenger seatbelt, it rattles against the trim wherever you go, unless of course you have a passender. The parcel shelf is not a good fit and often jams after opening against the window obstructing rear view. On the whole though, i find this a comfortable, punchy little car with a good spirit and adapts to most road surfaces. Handling is good and economy reasonable. I would recommend this for most people who have a mixture of commuting and town driving.
christina brown, October 27th 2008
I have owned this car for 2 years from new and covered 9000 miles, it has had the common problems of steering rack replacement after 2000 miles, drop link failure, sticking rear doors which were all sorted without any problems at my local Fiat dealership. To conclude with we have enjoyed the Grande Punto which is easy to drive ( city button is great for parking) the 1.2 needs to be worked but it is a capable engine, so I am finding very difficult to find a replacement car in this category.
Melvyn Pullin, gwent, October 21st 2008
I bought my wife a new Grande Punto 1.2 Active in May 2008. I got a good deal on a 5 door model and its so far so good. The car handles well and the 1.2 petrol (which I understand is now defunct as of Sept 08) is adequate and on par with similar engined Fiestas, Corsas and Clios. The interior of 08 models is much easier on the eye than the 06-07 models as the seat trim is of much better quality. Unfortunately not everyhting about the car is positive, the road noise is on the high side especially above 60mph even with factory fitted Pirelli P4 tyres, the glovebox latch is poor quality and takes a rather hard push to close and our car doesn't like hot starts every now and again (resulting in a 10 second turn on the starter before the engine splutters then fires into life). The FIAT brand is much better than it used to be but I'm not sure how the Punto will fare after 4 years or so of use aginst comparable brands. I guess only time will tell.
Tim Marshall, October 8th 2008
The car was bought Oct 2007 12000 miles on the clock.Now has done 20000 miles.Central locking on both rear doors failed Nov 2007 fixed under warranty very good service by Anthont Betts Hemel.Now steering has developed a problem common fault on this model i believe.Had mk1 Punto for 5 years no problems,come on Fiat whats gone wrong?
martin petch, herts, October 5th 2008
Excellent packaging and reliability. Yes, the interior plastics are hard but they're well-moulded and will last. I can't believe some owners find the 1.2 engine noisy and thirsty: it might be their driving style that's at fault. The engine has plenty of mid-range torque making revving it hard uneccessary. Great gearchange. Slightly over-sensitive brakes. My mixed-route driving returns 48mpg. My only complaint: over-light steering at motorway speeds. Would I buy another one? CERTAINLY WOULD, but with 5 doors for easier rear access and air-con. Well done Fiat.
Antonio Toma, Lincolnshire, October 5th 2008
After owning a 52 Reg 5 door Punto Active I decided it was time for a change and was delighted to find that the Grande Punto was in my price range. I love the looks, both inside and out and as others have stated it is not perfect but the niggles with this car are all something that you could put up with apart from one particular problem that is spoiling the enjoyment of driving this car and that is the fuel consumption. The MPG with this car is horrendous round town, yes, for the size and weight of this car the 1.2 engine is very underpowered for this car and it does take a lot of extra rpm to get this car going with the rest of traffic and this has got to be the cause of the problem. It just seems that every time I make a journey in this car I can litterally watch the needle drop and in no time that petrol light comes on. That is another thing I cant understand, why Fiat have made the red area so large on the petrol gauge which then sets off that dreaded light. It comes on far to early. It is a shame really because Fiat have produced a really good car here, but I would really like to know who test drives these cars. My 52 reg Punto was so reliable and economical and a lot of people will be buying the Grande on this basis but will sadly be disappointed unless they just want them to sit on the drive and look sporty.
Tom Smith, Durham, September 18th 2008
I've had my 1.4 sport for 9 months/9000 miles now. Cornish roads=34ish mpg Motor-ways=45ish Having down-graded from a 1.8P Focus, it's power isn't what i was use to... It does require a great deal of high revs to get to the power, yes, i could drive slightly slower and have a higher return of miles/gallon. BUT, when this car's going it's so much fun to drive. It's well kitted out, iPod/USB connection for wonderful endless driving playlists... Voice control for Music+Phone. When making use of the USB connection, music can only be skipped via the controls on the steering wheel (Something i've come to love) That's the plus points for me, i do have a few negatives; After 2 months, my Elec-windows stopped working, being under warranty, it was booked into the dealer, all it turned out to be was the connection to the controls in the drivers door had 'fallen' out of place. The windscreen wipers are of hardly any use, a lack of coverage from the water 'vapour' and very streeky finish. I've had the warning light for the Hill-Hold system come on a few times. Leave it parked while doing the shopping, turn the ignition, the light and message has gone. My Hand-brake's never been the best, after tightening, it was better for about 4 days until it rolled down the drive while in gear. It was booked back into the garage, it needed a new rear-passenger brake disc and caliber, since then, it's been fine.... But it is Italian... But i still give it 4 Stars.
Craig Warne, September 8th 2008
i work for a car hire company and have never had a car with so many problems, constant recalls, bits falling off (grille, wing mirror housings..) doors that fail to open unless you hit them above the handle! would never recommend one to anyone. buy a corsa or clio.
dan fairham, west sussex, August 5th 2008
I thought this car was a good, smooth, well put together little car. Only downside was the 1.2 was not quite powerfull enough for this size of car, although the grunt sounded nice trying to get it up to speed. Looks the part ad no doubt a massive leap forward from the Punto's of old. The basic active entry level is just that - basic, but a good size, good looking car for the money. Boot space is average for its class. In the end i was drawn to buy the new 500 but i wouldnt put anyone off buying one of these.
Andrew Hood, July 10th 2008
I brought this car in september 06, its now done 20,000 miles and so far it has been excellent. I find that it is a fun car to drive and still consider it to be a great purchase, the clutch is light and easy to use, and the 6-speed gearbox has became smooth and precise after the first few thousand miles. The driving position is also good and the car offers good practicality for the money along with a 5 star euro ncap safety rating, traction and skid control, as well as blue-tooth, air-conditioning and cruise control. The only minor bad points to this car is that the breaks made a loud squeak when reversing when the car was new, Additionally, the drivers door lock broke after around 14,000 miles, which had to be fixed by the dealer, although it took 3 attempts for the dealer to actually order the right part to fix it. Overall i would recommend this car to anyone, as it is the best all round and stylish small car on the market. I would strongly considering buying another one.
Matthew Gusterson, northants, July 3rd 2008
Bought the car in january 2007 for use in my driving school. Now covered 19000 miles. Good points: Very economical. im getting 55-58 mpg average. Ride and handling are ok, better now ive fitted wider tyres. Nice light controls. easy car to drive. Fits people from 6ft 4" to 5ft tall. Plenty of room in the front and back seats. Cheap road tax (£35.00 a year). Bad points: Clutch judder from day one (dealer cant fix it) Drivers door latch broken twice leaving the car stranded. Several interior trim items have come loose. No external boot latch. Dealer network next to useless. To sum up, a lot of car for the money when compared to its rivals, but the Fiat build quality is still lacking. Dealers are not very knowlegeable of their products, and are less than helpful when things do go wrong.
Les Latham, Flintshire, June 26th 2008
I bought this car in september 2007 with 2500 miles on the clock. It has let me down on eight separate occassions with gearbox failures and doors failing to stay closed. It is very noisy onthe motorway and I will shortly be swapping it for something more reliable at great expense (lost £2500 in nine months)I recommend these cars to no one
Neil Frankland, Lancashire, June 8th 2008
I got my Grande Punto over a year ago, I've dont 8000 miles and I absolutely love it. On the road it's great. Not the softest ride ever but great for a small car. The steering and clutch are both really light making it easy to drive. The only problem for me is the chair can get quite uncomfortable over longer drives but being 6'3 means I have yet to find a car that doesn't kill my neck! Also running costs aren't bad, but their not great either. I generally use the car for ruuning around town in and it's only managing 40 mpg, which isnt bad, but with petrol costs at the moment, it's doing my wallet some damage. Also the door handle broke but was fixed the next day free of charge which I thought was excellent! Everything in about it is great, including insurance and tax. I will not be changing my car for a long time!
Benn Mason, Surrey, June 5th 2008
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